Clinical Nurse B-L&D

Labor & Delivery Department (Full-time, Night Shifts)

Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse B-Labor and Delivery(L&D) demonstrates competency in all phases of perinatal nursing in accordance with orientation schedule and experience, e.g., antepartum, labor and delivery, post-partum, new born nursery, operating room, recovery.

Provides, coordinates, and documents direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Utilizes discretion and independent judgment to perform obstetrical medical screening exams in accordance with established standardized procedure and provides detailed report to the physician. Keeps physician informed of change in patient status and seeks assistance from physician as needed.

Serves in each area of perinatal services as assigned based on business needs. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) in accordance with LLUMC-Murrieta's established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory). Embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice and applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and exhibits self-motivation to continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in perinatal nursing and patient population served. Exhibits interpersonal skills that portray professionalism and maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care.

Functions in a skills mix environment and directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. Meets qualifications, licensure, certifications and competencies as defined in the unit/department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Associate of Science Degree in nursing required.

Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science Degree nursing program within six months of hire with expected completion date two and a half years after enrollment required. Minimum of one year experience in perinatal nursing required. CN-B's are eligible to be promoted into the CN-C classification when criteria outlined in the Clinical Nurse Ladder handbook and job specifications outlined in CN-C job description are met.

Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates basic competencies in acute care and perinatal nursing.

Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in all aspects of perinatal nursing and population served. Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required.

Exhibits professional behavior at all times and works calmly and responds courteously when under pressure. Able to: speak, read and write legibly in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical patient care activities; relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; lead, supervise, teach and collaborate; accept direction; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; discern temperature variances through touch; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position.

Licensures and Certifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association required. Fetal Monitoring course required. S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support) course completion within 6 months of hire.